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Cake-Mix Dinner Rolls
By CheeseDiva
Combine water and salt in a large bowl
- 1 box white cake mix (Duncan Hines- Moist Deluxe Classic White is preferred)
- 2 pkgs Rapid Rise Dry Yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups warm water
- 6 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
French Quarter Beignets
By CheeseDiva
Directions Mix water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- Nonstick spray
- Oil, for deep-frying
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Julia's Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
Boil garlic in a 1-qt. saucepan of water 2 minutes; drain and peel
- 30 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1⁄2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
- 1 ⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ⁄4 cup minced parsley
Chocolate Salami
By CheeseDiva
Directions Place the chocolate and butter in a double boiler (or a metal bowl nestled on top of a saucepan of hot w...
- 10 oz dark bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1/2 cup almonds (can be slivered almonds if you wish)
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 candied ginger
- 1/2 cup crushed homemade or store-bought amaretti cookies (or any kind of crispy cookies - not chewy - will do the trick)
- 1 tbsp fresh grated organic orange rind
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp amaretto (or liqueur of choice)
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar (for rolling, if you don't have any, pulse regular sugar in a coffee grinder for 15 to 20 seconds)
Barefoot Contessa Pate a Choux Profiteroles
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared coffee
- Good vanilla ice cream, such as Häagen-Dazs, for serving
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkles
By CheeseDiva
1 In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, sugar and vanilla
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cubano (Cuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich)
By CheeseDiva
Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of roll and top with pork, ham, cheese, and pickle chips
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- (1) 8" Cuban roll, split
- 1 ⁄2 cup leftover roast pork shoulder, shredded
- 3 slices deli ham
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 10 dill pickle chips
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
Croque Madame
By CheeseDiva
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, heated
- 12 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Twelve 3/4-inch-thick slices pain de mie or Pullman bread, lightly toasted
- 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 12 thin slices baked ham
- 6 eggs
Scallops in Roasted Garlic Tarragon Cream Sauce
By CheeseDiva
In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and cook shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 head of garlic roasted, with cloves removed from skins
- 4 cloves shallots, chopped
- 2 cups white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 pounds (20/30 count) sea scallops
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds cooked whole grain pasta for an accompaniment
- 1/2 cup shredded or shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Welsh Skillet Cakes-Ann Romney
By CheeseDiva
Directions: 1. Beat egg with milk
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup currants
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- Read more: Ann Romney Recipe - Romney Family - Woman's Day